A Critique of Practicing the Way (Part 17) - Critical Issues Commentary
A Critique of Practicing the Way - Critical Issues Commentary
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23m
In his book Practicing the Way, John Mark Comer makes the claim that Jesus believes in us. Bob contrasts that claim with John chapter 2:23-25 and Romans 1, showing that Jesus did not entrust Himself to men because He knew what was in men - sin.
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